The efficacy and function of golden silk aketong

Chinese medicinal materials are very common, and there are many types of them. There are also some differences in their efficacy. Therefore, you need to have a good understanding before choosing. Do you know about the medicinal material Akebia trifoliata?

[Other names] Mountain cotton, wind vine grass

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Clematis in the Ranunculaceae family, Clematis chrysocoma Franch., and its roots, stems or the whole plant are used as medicine. Harvest the whole plant with roots in autumn. Remove the dirt, rough skin on the nodes and stems, slice them and dry them in the sun.

[Nature and flavor] Root and stem: sweet, slightly bitter, neutral.

[Functions and indications] Roots and stems: diuretic and anti-edema, anti-rheumatic, blood circulation and blood stasis. Used for edema caused by nephritis, difficulty urinating, rheumatoid arthritis, amenorrhea, traumatic injuries, and fractures.

[Usage and Dosage] Root and stem: 3-5 qian, appropriate amount for external use, mash the fresh root and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] "Selected Chinese Herbal Medicines in Simao, Yunnan"

In fact, you will only know its benefits after practicing it. Just like the traditional Chinese medicine Akebia introduced above, it turns out that Akebia can also treat some other diseases. Therefore, eating it in moderation has many benefits.